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It has happened to so many people in such a consistent, freaky way that it is speculated by psychologists that sleep paralysis may be the source of the concepts of the night demons known as incubi and succubi.

I Thought I Was Being Attacked By Demons — Until I Found Out I Had Sleep Paralysis

It has also happened to countless others from every culture and time in human history: Sleep paralysis, a fairly common sleep disorder that has almost always been associated with supernatural horror.

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The Bromance. AKA being a human being with close friendships.

Breaking News: Science Proves Bromances Are Crucial To Men's Happiness

You may have heard the term "bromance" and tried to wash your ears out with bleach (bad idea). Sadly, scientist types heard the word too.

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“What’s a clitoris?” my friend blurted out.

When It Comes To Sex Education, Less Than 7% Of Young Women Learn About Pleasure

Isn’t this what we want for young women? Education about this most secret and awesome part of our bodies bestows young women with the knowledge that we are not simply subjects for men to gaze upon and lust after. That our bodies are not just receptacles for sperm and gestating a baby. That sex is supposed to be pleasurable and that if it isn’t than it’s ok to say no. Knowing our clitoris gives us sexual agency that society denies us at every turn and it is the responsibility of schools and parents to empower young women with this knowledge.

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Eileen Pollack: Scientist, Writer

fiction author. physics nerd. women in stem advocate.

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Guess What? Science Backs Up Your Hangry Frustrations!

Finally, you have an excuse.

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White House Is Just Chilling, Man, On Marijuana Laws

With the White House’s support of marijuana research, it may be time to start calling it . .  . wait, what were talking about?

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Has Marijuana Really Become Stronger Over Time?

Raise your spliff if you've ever heard this line: "Be careful!

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